Who are some Latin American artists that are particularly in demand at auction?
There are the sacred cows of the field, like Frida Kahlo and Diego Riviera, Wifredo Lam, [Colombian] Fernando Botero, [Chilean] Roberto Matta and Torres García. These are artists that repeatedly bring millions of dollars and when you have a chance of selling an important work by any of them, it’s always pretty exciting. How can a cultural traveler get a feel for a particular art scene in a city he/she is not familiar with? Go on the Web sites of fairs that happen in particular city and look at the galleries that participate. I personally like those that are off-the-beaten path and one way of finding their addresses is to browse the fair sites. You can also email the curator of the museums in that destination or you can call the local Sotheby’s office. People always assume you can only call us if you have a big check ready, but that is not the case. We’re always happy to steer art lovers in the right direction. Also, consider timing a trip to coincide with a biennale or art fair, especi
